Brodersen. Mrs. Hazel (weber) Brodersen

November 01, 1994

BRODERSEN. Mrs. Hazel (Weber) Brodersen of Coventry died Monday (Oct. 31, 1994) at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. She was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, attended Port Arthur schools, and was a frequent visitor to the area. She was a member of the Congregational Church, Manchester; Director and member of the Catholic Actor's Guild; Past President and member of the Friends of Mark Twain Society; a distinguished alumni of Texas Women's University; and a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music with a Master's degree. She was a singer- actress on the Broadway stage, appearing in major musicals on and off Broadway for a career spanning more than 25 years. She appeared in ``Guys and Dolls,'' ``Showboat,'' ``Anything Goes,'' ``Mame,'' ``The King and I,'' ``Music Man,'' ``Pal Joey,'' as well as numerous others. Mrs. Brodersen is survived by her husband, Alwyn Brodersen, Brigadier General, retired, U.S. Army, of Coventry; her mother, Mrs. Essie Weber of Port Arthur; a daughter, Mrs. Isabel (Brodersen) Chirico of Kensington; and a brother, Harry K. Weber of Port Neches, Texas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m., at the Levingston Funeral Home Chapel, Groves, Texas. The Rev. Joe David Saffle, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port Arthur, will officiate. Pallbearers will be William Owens, Drew Eisen, Brad Lohmann, Lawrence Thorne, and Carl Lohmann. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at the Funeral Home Chapel. The family will also receive friends, Wednesday, 5 p.m., at 1630 Thomas Rd., Beaumont, Texas.